If you would like to train your brain for happiness, put some of these ideas in your tool box:

The most important step you need to take is to DECIDE that you want to be happier.

When you make that decision, you start to notice choices for happiness that you may have missed before. Those choices may be small, such as meditating for 10 minutes when you’re tired rather than powering through a task, but you start to create a habit of seeking happiness that grows.

Be aware of your feelings.

When you feel distressed, don’t make it worse by beating yourself up for being upset. Do your best to accept your feelings. When you give your feelings respect and attention, they usually begin to shift on their own, and you start to feel better.

Work with your thoughts.

If you’re having thoughts that make you sad or bring worry to you, try reaching for a better thought or scenario that you can actually believe. When your mind returns to the worry, bring it back to the better-feeling thought. Remember practice makes perfect!

Celebrate success.

Retrain yourself to recognize every small achievement or a major goal. Celebrate your success and it will grow!

Do what brings you joy.

Happiness comes from doing something that gives us pleasure and meaning. It could be a hobby, read a book or cook something tasty. Have fun with it!

Express gratitude.

Don’t forget to be grateful for everything that makes your day better. Even if this just simple smile.

Practice every day this unconditional happiness and you will bring more joy in every moment of your life!